White Sheet Cake is the perfect dessert to bring to any party. A buttery moist cake is baked in a jelly roll pan and topped with a delicious buttery iced frosting. This cake is addicting, delicious and definitely a party favorite! I'm on a cake kick and I think my husband is going to kill me. Here comes January and I'm baking cake after cake after cake. I have this obsession with actually learning the science behind cake making - it's more complicated than you think. With that said, … [Read more...]
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachios
You know how much I love Chocolate Chip Cookies. I've been reading how olive oil is the new great ingredient to bake with so I decided to make an Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie - and I added pistachios for fun! These cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle and have a hint of olive oil flavor. These are so good, it's insane! How many chocolate chip cookies can I make? Oh I can make a ton - I love all kinds of cookies and I love experimenting with my favorite...chocolate … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Cookie Bars
You're going to love these cranberry orange cookie bars. These cookie bars remind of a scone without the fuss of making scones. These are so easy to make - no mixer required, just the ingredients, a bowl and a spoon! Oh these delightful "cookie bars" hit the spot. The entire family loved them because of their unique texture. I am calling these a cookie bar but they remind a lot of scone. They're chewy but also slightly crumbly and they are packed full of orange zest, white chocolate and … [Read more...]
BEST EVER Texas Sheet Cake
When I say this is the BEST ever Texas Sheet Cake, I mean it. Baked on a sheet pan, this cake is thin and moist due to the fudge frosting that's poured all over it. This is a recipe that I will make over and over again - it's a classic and it's just so damn good. Oh this cake, oh this Texas Sheet Cake. It has me by my heart strings...and my husband's I might add. I think he may love this cake more than me and I'm not even mad about it, because this cake, is ridiculously … [Read more...]
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins not only look legit, they taste it! These muffins are perfectly rounded on top and have tons of chocolate chips throughout the fluffy muffin. You're going to want to make these again and again! I often get asked how I decide what to make for the blog. It really comes from anything - a restaurant I went to, something I saw in a magazine, or a simply craving. Maybe it's the weather but I am loving all breakfast goodies at the moment - things like scones … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies have a little of everything you want in a cookie. A little oatmeal, a little chocolate, some spices and of course, pumpkin! These Fall inspired cookies are thick and chewy - you're going to love them! This cookie was calling my name and I just had to figure out how to make it. I wanted this cookie to really feel and taste like a traditional chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, but with the added flavor of pumpkin. There are tons of pumpkin … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken Dinner
Roasted Chicken Dinner - it doesn't get any better or easier than this! Add all of the ingredients into one pan and roast until delicious! I came across this recipe when I was flipping through a magazine in a waiting room. In an effort to simplify and eat healthier, I thought a dinner like this sounded delicious. I love roasted vegetables as you may know and I liked the idea of roasting an entire chicken versus a chicken breast so we could have leftovers. I tried this … [Read more...]
Halloween Snack Mix
This Halloween Snack Mix is so fun and colorful! Mixing salty, sweet and peanut ingredients together make for a delicious party mix for Halloween! I am obsessing over this snack mix! I love the funky halloween colors and all the delicious goodies in it. As you can see, there are a lot of delicious halloween/fall favorite candies and snacks added to this party mix. I thought it would be fun to create an easy Halloween "recipe" that doesn't involve baking, but is still very festive for kids … [Read more...]
My Favorite Tuna Salad
I've always loved tuna salad and I really love tuna melts. I often make it at home for lunch during the week. I love this recipe for tuna salad because it's so easy to make yet has a restaurant edge to it! I hope you enjoy tuna salad as much as I do. This is definitely a go-to recipe for me and my family. I also do a weekly salad group with my neighbors and I often make this for them. It's not your typical tuna salad recipe - crunchy carrots, red onion, and celery help add texture. … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Brussels sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are salty, sweet, crispy and even smoky. Brussels sprouts are roasted with bacon and maple syrup until caramelized and crispy. These are to die for! We really enjoy brussels sprouts in our house. Our kids are starting to like them as well. I do have to say that the bacon and maple syrup helped my 4-year-old enjoy these much more. She loved them! I think helping momma take pictures helped as well, but hey, I'll take it! I love cooking with brussels … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Bars
Oh I am so excited to share this recipe for salted caramel bars with you. They are out of this world! Salted caramel is poured between to layers of shortbread dough and baked until perfectly chewy and slightly crunchy. Talk about addicting and downright delicious!! I just can't with these. I am so obsessed it's not even funny. I love salted caramel. I mean, who doesn't? It's definitely the "in" flavor right now, especially for ice cream and I totally get why. The salty and sweet combo is … [Read more...]
Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey
Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey is one of my favorite appetizers to order at an Italian restaurant. It's also just as easy to make it at home! This simple appetizer is easy to assemble, beautiful and definitely a fun menu item for parties. I can't get enough prosciutto in my life. Ever since I met my husband, I was introduced to Italian meats. That was quite awhile ago, but my point is, Italian meats are seriously the best - they never get old. We love prosciutto … [Read more...]